Planit


Food, Nutrition and Health

Abertay University

Content

Embark on a fascinating journey to learn how food impacts wellbeing and health, and explore the link between nutrition and public health. Understand consumer food behaviour and develop strategies to improve food habits.

This degree is vocationally relevant and combines academic theory with practical skills in our newly refurbished laboratories.

This programme helps you develop an in-depth understanding of the relationship between food, diet and nutrition and their impact on the wellbeing of the individual. It will enable you appreciate the link between nutrition and public health and you will learn how to develop nutritional strategies to improve the health of the individual or the community.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at BBC plus English and Maths or Applications of Maths at National 5.

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at BBB including Biology or Chemistry and Health and Food Technology.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

BD46

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Applied Sciences

Department

Engineering and Food Science

SCQF Level

10

Career Sectors

Biology

Chemistry and Materials Science

Food Science and Technology

Mathematics and Statistics

Physics

Science General